How spam and Spam were named
Okay, so there’s spam mail that you get about lottery, inheritance, and viagra (always those, right?)
And then there’s Spam – like the delicious canned meat that comes in original and turkey and is good on sandwiches
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So, where along the line did someone think of naming these things? Was one named after the other? If so, does that mean people really hate spam? And if it’s the other way around, why would someone name meat after something as annoying as spam?
Maybe it’s just coincidence – what are your thoughts?
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Read more here: What are the origins of spam?




